Philippines Luxury Experience

Overview

This 13 day luxury getaway defines luxurious travel in the Philippines; with luxury and exclusive services, amenities, properties, and panoramic views of the country showcased throughout the tour.

Trip Highlights

Manila City Tour

Corregidor Island & Taal volcano

Chocolate Hills & Tarsier, Bohol

Cebu City

Oslob Whaleshark

El Nido Resorts, Palawan

Map

Day 1:

Our guests will have a VIP airport reception and will be transport to Raffles Makati for check-in.

Relax from your long hours flight, you may sip a cup of coffee at the nearby coffee shops at Makati Central Business District.

Overnight at Raffles Makati

Day 2:

This morning, our English speaking guide will be at the hotel lobby ready to provide information about Manila and the Philippines.

From Raffles Makati, drive towards the bustling city of Fort Bonifacio where American Memorial & Cemetery is located. It has the largest number of graves of any cemetery for U.S. personnel killed during World War II and holds war dead from the Philippines and other allied nations. Continue your day historic journey to the walled city of Intramuros where San Agustin Church & Fort Santiago is located. Both landmarks played a vital role during the Spanish occupation in Manila. Take a short walk to the local village inside the walled city and find out their lifestyle. Lunch will be served at Café Ilang-Ilang Restaurant located at Manila Hotel, the oldest heritage hotel and used to be the office of General Douglas McArhtur.

After lunch, take a short visit to Manila Hotel gallery showcasing grandeur of the hotel since its establishment. Proceed to Rizal Park to know more about our National hero's battle against the Spaniards. Return to hotel.

Overnight at Raffles Makati

Day 3:

This morning our helicopter will bring you to Corregidor Island. During World War II, Corregidor played an important role during the invasion and liberation of the Philippines from Japanese forces. Heavily bombarded in the latter part of the war, the ruins left on the island serve as a military memorial to American, Filipino and Japanese soldiers who served or lost their lives on the island. Continue your journey towards the coastline of Cavite and Batangas and capture the best view of Taal volcano, smallest active volcano in the world.

Lunch will be served at Sonya's Garden Restaurant with green salad demonstrations. Take a garden tour afterwards.

Board a private van and head towards Manila for a countryside tour stopping at Tropical Fruit Stand Market.

Overnight at Raffles Makati

Day 4:

Today, we will bring you to a paradise called " Palawan". Take an hour flight going to Pangulasian Resort in El Nido, Palawan.

In Cebu, you will be greeted at the airport and transferred to Shangrila Mactan Resort & Spa

Overnight at Shangrila Mactan Resort & Spa

Day 9:

This morning, board our helicopter to transport you to one of Philippine's most iconic travel destinations and home to an amazing array of sights, activities and events- Bohol. It is where we can see the smallest and cutest primate "tarsier", you will be serenaded and entertained by the villagers while having a sumptuous private river cruise lunch.

Back to Cebu

Overnight at Shangrila Mactan Resort & Spa

Day 10:

Start your underwater adventure by helicopter heading toward south of Cebu to see up close the sea giant- Oslob Whaleshark. Butanding or "whaleshark" is a slow moving filter feeding shark and the largest known extant fish species that can be found in tropical & warm oceans and lives in the open sea with a lifespan of about 70 years. Despite its size, the whale shark does not pose significant danger to humans. Although massive, whalesharks are docile fish and sometimes allow swimmers to catch a ride.

Overnight at Shangrila Mactan Resort & Spa

Day 11:

Trace early history through the landmarks in Cebu like Magellan's Cross down to the Lapu-Lapu monument in Mactan. Appreciate the creative mix of foreign influences and local tradition in places like Casa Gorordo, Guitar factory. Explore Carbon Market on board a jeepney- populat mode of transport and see the wide arrays of goods from seafoods to vegetables, from slippers to well -crafted baskets.

Overnight at Shangrila Mactan Resort & Spa

Day 12:

FLY TO MANILA

Rest of the day at leisure until transfer to airport for Manila flight

ToursClassic Manila City TourWar Memorial Journey to Corregidor Island and Taal Volcano Aerial View by helicopterCountryside Bohol journey with overlfight of Chocolate Hills by helicopterUnderwater Journey with the whaleshark at OslobHistorical Cebu City tour with jeepney rideOther ServicesEnglish Speaking guide during toursEntrance and Environmental FeesAll transfers as specified in the itinerary

Terms & Conditions

Price is per person based on required double occupancy. Valid as of January 22, 2019, for departures between April 2019 – March 2020, with the exception of peak travel periods. Subject to availability and currency exchange rate fluctuations. Prices are valid for new bookings only, are not retroactive and may change without notice. Cancellation charges and other restrictions may apply.